Area: | Department of Medical Imaging Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Laboratory: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Clinical Practice: | 1 x 10 Weeks Quarterly |
Syllabus: | Laboratory Component - Development of imaging skills and application of geometric principles and axial relationships in relation to radiography of the chest, abdomen, extremities, shoulder and pelvic girdles, thoracic cage and spine. Handling of instrumentation for general contrast procedures, mobile and theatre radiography. Clinical Component - Clinical experience in radiography of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, and the shoulder and pelvic girdles. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit, the student will be able to demonstrate radiographic practical skills of the trunk and extremities and to develop clinical expertise on Category 1 and 2 patients. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Knights, A.M. Clinical Medical Imaging Science, Modality 1: Radiography, Volume 1 Workbook. Curtin Publication. Knights, A.M. Medical Imaging Science, Modality 1: Radiography, Volume 3 Laboratory Manual. Knights, A.M. Clinical Medical Imaging Science, Modality 1: Radiography - Pre-Clinical Experience in Diagnostic Radiography, Manual. Curtin Publication. Ballinger, P.W (1999) Merrill's, Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures. International Student. (Volumes 1, 2 and 3.) 9th ed.St Louis., Mosby. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Clinical Centre Evaluation 35%, Laboratory Workbook 10%, On Site Clinical Evaluation 30%, Supervisor Evaluations (2) 10%, Workbook 15%. A pass in each component is mandatory. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60115 Radiology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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